low rez VIDEO + PICTURES Police attack BUSH/BLAIR anti-war demo
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Thursday April 10, 2003 14:01
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Police attack BUSH/BLAIR anti-war demo
PSNI Attack a peaceful sit-down protest in Belfast http://uk.indymedia.org:8081/local/webcast/uploads/psnipigs.wmv HI REZ LINK http://uk.indymedia.org:8081/local/webcast/uploads/psni.mpg
VIDEO + PICTURES PSNI Attack peace protest at NI War Summit
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PSNI (police service of Northern Ireland) Attack a peaceful sit-down protest in Belfast.
A peaceful demo turned in to KAOS as Riot cops attacked protesters at the BUSH/BLAIR War summit.
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Jump To Comment: 1 2How thick can you get, beating peaceful protestors infront of international camera crews??. At least us Gardai have the common sense, tact, style and smarts not to go beating protestors infront of the world. At least we don't get caught out, unlike useless RUC scum, they think they're better than Gardai, well this little episode goes to show who the best in Ireland, and it certainly isn't PSNI losers. Get some style PSNI hicks and watch the us, the professionals, listen and learn.
It's interesting to note the person you can clearly see being beaten in this video is being charged with assault, criminal damage & obstruction.
The BBC & other media have reported 5 police injuries? Broken fingernails or bruised knuckles perhaps? We know of a minimum of 10 peaceful protestors who recieved injuries, ranging from bruising, grazes & cuts, to possible broken ribs, &broken wrist. This has not been reported by the mainstream media.
The Police Ombudsman are carrying out an investigtion into the Police behaviour, due to several complaints already made. Many people have already come forward with witness statements.
e-mail info@policeombudsman.org
phone 08456012931/02890828600
New Cathedral Buildings
St Annes Square
11 Church St
Belfast
BT1 1PG
www.policeombudsman.org
Those charged are up in Laganside Court on Thursday morning at 10.30am. Please come along & show your support!
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